Murfreesboro, TN -- One of an elite group of highly charged down-home old-time and bluegrass music and dance competitions, the 35th Annual Uncle Dave Macon Days festival is set to kick off July 13-15th, at Cannonsburgh Village in historic Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The celebration includes the two award honors of outstanding recognition -- the 2012 Heritage Award and the Trailblazer Award. This year, Mike Snider will be presented the 2012 Heritage Award and bluegrass banjo legend, J.D. Crowe will receive the honored 2012 Trailblazer award. A purse of more than $15,000 is at stake during Friday and Saturday's Uncle Dave Macon Days competitions along with many other activities at the all-family event.